Cookie policy

Most websites you visit will use cookies in order to improve your user experience by enabling that website to 'remember' you. If a website doesn't use cookies, it will think you are a new visitor every time you move to a new page on the site.

When someone visits our website we collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviour patterns. We do this to find out things such as the number of visitors to the various parts of the site. We collect this information in a way which does not personally identify anyone.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small, often encrypted text file that is stored on your computer or mobile device by a website's server and only that server will be able to retrieve or read the contents of that cookie. Each cookie is unique to your web browser. It will contain some anonymous information such as a unique identifier and the site name and some digits and numbers. It is used to help users navigate websites efficiently and perform certain functions.

What cookies are used on this website?

Compliance CookiesThis cookie allows us to know whether or not you have given consent to the use of cookies and therefore do not need to be presented with this consent request message again.

Analytics CookiesThese cookies allow us to count page visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site, using a service provided by Google Analytics. You can opt out here.

Session CookiesThese cookies store temporary information to enable site functionality. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Functional CookiesThese are cookies used for core site functionality.

How to configure your cookie preferences

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to accept cookies?The current changes to our website simply explain what cookies are, how we use them and what benefits they bring. You are not currently required to do anything, other than read our Cookie Policy to understand these changes.

Can cookies allow others access to my computer's hard drive?The cookies we use cannot look into your computer, smart phone or web-enabled device and obtain information about you or your family or read any material kept on your hard drive.

If I use a public computer, will someone be able to get my details from the cookies?Our cookies cannot be used by anyone else who has access to the computer to find out anything about you, other than the fact that someone using the computer may have visited a certain website.

Do cookies mean I could get cold calls or junk mail?We never use the data gathered through cookies to contact you via post, email or phone.